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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 616.46 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 616.46 and 237.53 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 616.46 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/616.46 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 616.46 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 146,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,429.43/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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